Professional Licensure Disclosure
State Authorization
State authorization refers to federal, state and professional licensing board regulations that impact educational activities offered across state lines and programs that lead to professional licensure or certification. Compliance with these regulations ensures that a Montana State University Northern degree will be recognized.
Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosures
The curriculum for programs at MSUN that customarily lead to licensure have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in Montana and prepare students to apply for licensure exams in Montana. The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. Completion of a MSUN program may not meet education requirements for a license or certification in another state.
Students who intend to work in any state other than Montana need to review the professional licensure disclosures pertaining to their program and consult with that state's professional licensing board. The state professional licensing boards make the ultimate decision as to whether or not an individual will be eligible to sit for licensure based on the rules and regulations in place at the time the individual submits their application for licensure.
If your program leads to a professional license or certification, authorization may be required from the state professional licensing board prior to beginning a clinical or field experience in that state. Check with your program's internship or clinical coordinator with questions about state professional licensing board requirements prior to beginning an internship or field experience in another state.
MSUN makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification information is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, jurisprudence exams, etc. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Montana, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
Physical Location Disclosure
Due to federal and individual state regulations, MSUN is limited in providing online courses and programs to students in certain states and countries. Acceptance into an online program or enrollment in an online course is based on where the student is physically located while taking the course(s). Activities such as completing clinical and internship requirements in a location outside of Montana are also governed by these regulations. Therefore, should an enrolled student CHANGE PHYSICAL LOCATION, he/she must notify the Registrar’s Office at least 3 months in advance. This policy applies to students who are taking online courses in a state/country outside of Montana (study abroad) and students who are planning to complete their clinical coursework or internship in a state/country outside of Montana.
NC-SARA Professional Licensure Directory
NC-SARA has worked with the SARA State Portal Entities (SPEs) and regional compacts to create the Professional Licensure Directory, which currently provides contact information for five programs that lead to a professional license (Counseling, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Teacher Education). This professional licensure directory provides general contact information and will NOT regulations or requirements. NC-SARA will update the contact information twice annually.
View Professional Licensure Program Information
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology: Civil Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
Graduates of the Bachelors degree program who pass their Fundamentals of Engineering
(FE) Examination are qualified, under Montana state law, to pursue a career as engineers
in training. With the FE and four years of progressively responsible experience and
other criteria as set out by the Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors graduates may sit for their Principles Practices of Engineering Exam (PE).
Students who wish to pursue credentials outside the state of Montana can find more
information here:
- FE Exam requirements & registration information by state
- PE Exam requirements & registration information by state
Counselor Education graduates who complete an approved program of study and meet high academic standards (cumulative GPA of 3.0) are eligible to apply for a school counseling license and/or a clinical professional counselor license in Montana.
For school counseling graduates, students must complete an application for licensure
through the Montana Office of Public Instruction. For clinical mental health counseling graduates, students must make an application
for licensure through the Montana Board of Behavioral Health. All applications for licensure will be reviewed on the basis of the rules under
which the license is issued.
Students pursuing licensure outside the State of Montana can consult the professional licensure directory for licensure agency contact information. Specific state by state information is
forthcoming.
Teacher Education graduates who complete an approved program of study and meet high academic standards (cumulative GPA of 2.5) are eligible to apply for an educator's license. Students must complete application for licensure through Montana State University-Northern's Teacher Certification Officer to the Office of Public Instruction. Because of current review of licensure by the Office of Public Instruction, eligibility requirements from the college may change. All applications for licensure will be reviewed on the basis of the rules under which the license is issued.
Students who wish to practice in a state other than Montana may have additional licensing requirements to complete prior to practicing in a state outside of Montana. Prior to enrollment, students should review the lists below to determine whether this program meets the educational requirements in a specific state. It is important to note that all states determine their own requirements.
Most states have provisions for individuals credentialed in Montana to teach on a temporary basis while they complete the additional requirements needed for a specific state. Each state is responsible for its own certification/licensure requirements. You must contact the office of certification in any state in which you plan to teach to get the most accurate information on certification requirements. For details on reciprocity, please review the following resource.
Although each state is different, if you have completed the MSUN teacher preparation program and hold a Montana teaching license, you may qualify for out of state teaching certificates by meeting specific coursework and exam requirements.
Students pursuing licensure outside the State of Montana can consult the professional licensure directory for teacher education for licensure agency contact information.
Currently the Department of Nursing at MSU-Northern is working to determine if the current nursing curriculum used in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) will meet requirements for licensure by examination (NCLEX-RN) in states outside of Montana. The list will be updated as we determine requirements from each state within the United States.
The State of Montana is one of 35 states that is listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). If students want to initially license in a state other than Montana, the links below will help ensure they choose a program that is right for their needs:
https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm
https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm
https://www.ncsbn.org/compacts.htm
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/nursing/
Students pursuing licensure outside the State of Montana can consult the professional licensure directory for nursing. State by state information is forthcoming.